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Christmas tree scene with woman and two children, circa 1905

Subjects
ChildrenChristmas & Santa
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1902 (Undivided Back)
Front of Christmas tree scene with woman and two children, circa 1905, Durbin, WV, USA, c. 1902 lithograph postcard
Front
Back of Christmas tree scene with woman and two children, circa 1905, Durbin, WV, USA, c. 1902 lithograph postcard
Back

About this subject

Chromolithograph Christmas scene in a parlor: a woman in a red blouse and yellow apron offers a treat to a small boy while a girl in a red dress and hat looks on. A decorated Christmas tree stands at left beside a small table with a box, with a wall cabinet and clock in the background.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Merry Jam looking for Santa real Christmas. soon - are you coming home Christmas. Lovingly. May.

PublisherCurt Teich & Co.
POST CARD
PostmarkedFairmont, WV, December 24, 1908
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs Dolly Richardson

Durbin, West Va.

Postcard record

Postmarked, Fairmont, WV
ConditionGood
Place addressedDurbin, WV
PublisherCurt Teich & Co., Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesNo printed caption on front; all text is handwriting over the picture. Undivided-era style illustration with light edge wear and slight surface soiling. Postmark: FAIRMONT W.VA. DEC 24 1908 REC'D. Undivided back, embossed chromo card; 1c Franklin stamp; collector pencil marks '113' and '6.18' top left.

Cite this card

Christmas tree scene with woman and two children, circa 1905, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/christmas-tree-scene-with-woman-and-two-children-circa-1905. Accessed October 5, 2026.